Common Jezebel vs Malaysian Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Jezebel | Malaysian Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias eucharis | Actias maenas |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 65-85mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Sumatra, Java) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Jezebel
A medium butterfly with white uppersides and brilliantly colored red and yellow patterned undersides visible in flight. It often flies high in the canopy.
Did You Know?
It feeds exclusively on mistletoe as a caterpillar making it one of the few butterflies dependent on parasitic plants.
Malaysian Moon Moth
A large, pale green silk moth with long, twisted tails on the hindwings. The wings are adorned with translucent eyespots and bordered with a rich maroon-brown leading edge.
Did You Know?
The long twisted hindwing tails are thought to confuse bat echolocation, spinning in flight to create misleading sonar echoes.